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- "The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue" Is The BuzzFeed Book Club December Pick. Here's An Excerpt.
- Facebook Knows That Adding Labels To Trump’s False Claims Does Little To Stop Their Spread
- How Have Your Close Relationships Changed This Year?
- This Neo-Nazi Group Is Organizing On Facebook Despite A Year-Old Ban
- Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Nov. 16–21
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"The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue" Is The BuzzFeed Book Club December Pick. Here's An Excerpt.
In 18th-century France, Addie LaRue makes a deal with the devil for a long and free life — but, of course, it comes with a price.
Facebook Knows That Adding Labels To Trump’s False Claims Does Little To Stop Their Spread
Internal data shows that labels on President Trump’s posts decrease reshares by about 8%. They still account for some of the most engaging posts on the platform.
How Have Your Close Relationships Changed This Year?
Has the pandemic affected how you navigate your closest relationships? We want to know.
A Neo-Nazi Group Changed The Name Of Its Facebook Page To Avoid A Ban
Ukraine’s Azov movement, which the State Department calls a “nationalist hate group,” is running ads, organizing violence, and exporting its far-right ideas.
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Nov. 16-21
Cazzie David chats with Chrissy Teigen, Rachel Bloom launches her essay collection, Shayla Lawson hosts a celebration of Black joy, and much more.
Facebook Did Not Instruct Moderators To Enforce Part Of A Call To Arms Policy Meant To Stop Events Like Kenosha
“What we learned after Kenosha is that Facebook’s call to arms policy didn’t just fail. It was never designed to function properly in the first place.”
There Were Violent Clashes In DC After A Pro-Trump Rally
At least one person was stabbed and 20 people arrested following the "Million MAGA March."
Trump Accidentally Acknowledged Biden Won The Election — Then Tried To Take It Back
Sunday's tweet was the first time Trump acknowledged that Joe Biden defeated him in the election, although he instantly tried to retract it.
Trump Supporters Showed Up At A “Million MAGA March” In DC To Protest The Election Results
People at the march attacked everything from vote-counting to Dr. Anthony Fauci, and there were many references to the QAnon mass delusion.
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This Mexican American Woman Went From Democrat To Republican — Because She Opposed Abortion
Latino Republicans played an instrumental role in this election, helping to shift Texas’s Rio Grande Valley toward Trump.
Joe Biden Has Won Georgia. He’s The First Democrat To Win The State In Decades.
Biden’s breakthrough victory came despite what voting rights advocates saw as a concerted effort by state Republicans to suppress votes.
7 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
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These Top Influencers Don’t Care If You Don’t Like That They Celebrated Biden And Harris’s Win
“If we push businesses that we support to share their commitment to social responsibility, why can’t we do the same for influencers?”
The New Season Of "The Crown" Is Incredible At Capturing Princess Diana
The Netflix series does an exceptional job reckoning with the legacy of the beloved princess. But reporters who covered her when she was still alive say she'll always be a mystery.
23 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of This Week
From the end of the US presidential election to natural disasters around the world, these are some of the most powerful photos of the week.
A Judge Found Republicans' Claims Of Vote Fraud In Detroit "Incorrect And Not Credible"
A judge denied a Republican request to stop Michigan from certifying the final results pending an audit of votes in Wayne County.
“We’re Gonna Reclaim Arizona”: Amid COVID-19, Native American Voters In The Swing State Showed Up In Force
“This is us saying: COVID-19 is a monster that has come into our communities and devastated our people, but we’re still going to show up,” one citizen of the Navajo Nation told BuzzFeed News.
Black Voters Have A Message For Democrats Who Want To Thank Them: Listen To Us
Once again Black voters — and particularly Black women — came out to elect a moderate Democrat, because they understand the art of the possible.
Phoebe Bridgers (And Maggie Rogers!) Covered "Iris" By The Goo Goo Dolls Because Trump Lost
Phoebe Bridgers just wants you to know that she fulfilled her Election Day promise.
Pennsylvania’s Mail-In Voting Changed Nonvoters’ Minds
“I used to vote in every election and then I had heart failure,” one reenergized voter told BuzzFeed News.
Influencer Pastor Carl Lentz Has Been Fired From The Hip Megachurch That Made Him Famous. Could His Career...Be Resurrected?
In this week's newsletter: I ponder what the hypepriest will do after Hillsong, and belatedly, why the "I voted" selfie has felt both more and less impactful than ever this year.
Multiple People Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 On A Cruise Ship In The Caribbean
It's the first voyage in the region since the pandemic shut down the cruise industry.
Democratic Senators See Trump’s Fight To Overturn The Election As A Tantrum, Not A Viable Threat
“I’m not worried. Donald Trump will leave the White House. It’s just a matter of time,” said Sen. Cory Booker.
As Election Misinformation Spreads On Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg Told Employees That Biden Won
Facebook’s CEO also said Steve Bannon’s comments about beheading government officials did not warrant his complete removal from the platform.
Mel Gibson’s “Fatman” Is As Bad As You Think
Sure, some people will say Gibson’s latest movie suffers because the content sucks; others will say it’s because you can’t separate Gibson the man from Gibson the actor. I say: Why not both???? (Spoilers, if you care, which you should not.)
Chicago's Mayor Wants People To Cancel Thanksgiving And Stop Having People Over — Including Family
The governor of Illinois said he will also take more "more stringent action" statewide on containing the spread of COVID-19 "if the numbers keep going in the wrong direction."
Meet The Woman Who Went Viral On TikTok For Reviewing A Burger And Fries
"This is only £5 chicken burger and chips! So nice. Such a bargain and proper nice as well."
The President Tweeted Something Bad Again
It was in all caps!
Instagram Really, Really Wants You To Use Its TikTok Clone
A new redesign puts “Reels” front and center.
I Don’t Believe In Monarchy, But I Love “The Crown.” Maybe The Show Is Made For Me, After All.
The new season of The Crown is slowly catching up to the present day, even if its royal characters are not. But maybe that’s the point.
Biden Has Finally Won Arizona, Turning It Democratic For The First Time In Decades
Fox News and the Associated Press called Arizona for Biden days ago, but there were still more votes to count.
Rapper Mo3 Was Shot And Killed On A Dallas Freeway
Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, ran out of his car when a man carrying a gun started walking toward him on the freeway, police said.
Answer 7 Questions And We'll Tell You Which New Book To Read
Travel in time, around the world, or into a new fantastical reality.
Mike Pompeo Preaches The Importance Of Peaceful Transitions Of Power To Foreign Countries While Refusing To Accept Joe Biden’s Win At Home
The secretary of state’s remarks about “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration” sparked criticism from current and former diplomats.
The Very Good, Very Bad "Emily In Paris" Will Get A Second Season
What terrible berets will she wear next?!
Places With More COVID-19 Deaths Were Expected To Turn Away From Voting For Trump. They Didn’t.
If anything, Trump did better in counties with higher COVID-19 death rates.